Mauritius · NATURE RESERVES & WILDLIFE PARKS

The 15 Best Nature Reserves & Wildlife Parks in Mauritius

20 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Casela, Bel Ombre, Ebony Forest and the Black River Gorges cover most of what is left of the original island. These 15 compare entry tickets against guided visits, with prices and how much walking each involves.

Port Louis: Mont Choisy, Botanical Garden, and Church Tour - Port Louis: market, waterfront, and Fort Adelaide
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Port Louis: Mont Choisy, Botanical Garden, and Church Tour

Mauritius: Bel Ombre Nature Reserve Quad Bike Tour - From the meeting point to the first trail
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Mauritius: Bel Ombre Nature Reserve Quad Bike Tour

Riambel: South Tour w/ Crocodile Park & Seven Colored Earth - Ganga Talao, a crater lake with a spiritual purpose
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Riambel: South Tour w/ Crocodile Park & Seven Colored Earth

3.Riambel: South Tour w/ Crocodile Park & Seven Colored Earth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · 8 hours · from $130

Explore southern Mauritius on a private tour with giant tortoises, crocodiles, Chamarel’s colored earth, waterfalls, viewpoints, and lunch.

“The entire tour was a complete success. We deviated a little from the plan, which actually turned out quite well. Instead of going to the 7 Coloured Earth, we went to the adventure park where we could drive a quad to the 23 Coloured Earth and several waterfalls. That was pretty cool. All in all, the tour was great. The guide shared a lot about the culture, etc. during the drives between the locations.”

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Port Louis Market, Botanical Garden -Northern Mauritius Tour - Port Louis Market: start with the island’s everyday life
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Port Louis Market, Botanical Garden -Northern Mauritius Tour

4.Port Louis Market, Botanical Garden -Northern Mauritius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 164 reviews · 9 hours

Explore northern Mauritius on a private nine-hour tour covering Port Louis, Pamplemousses, beaches, rum tasting, temples, and the Red Church.

“We had an amazing experience with Sameer. He is truly one of the best! Professional, friendly, and goes above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. You can really feel his passion for what he does. If you’re looking for someone reliable and trustworthy, don’t hesitate!”

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Mauritius: Bel Ombre Nature Reserve 4x4 Safari Adventure - Meeting your guide at the Welcome Center
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Mauritius: Bel Ombre Nature Reserve 4×4 Safari Adventure

5.Bel Ombre Nature Reserve 4×4 Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Ride a 4x4 through Mauritius's Bel Ombre Nature Reserve for wildlife, waterfalls, mountain views, and expert local guiding.

“Great experience in south Mauritius. Super value for money. This is however not for the heart fainted luxury lovers. Alex was a great guy, answering all questions. Take water and bug repellent... if you have delicate skin. If you like nature, I can totally recommend taking this trip.”

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Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel - Take a Hike Tour - The museum explains what the forest lost
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Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel – Take a Hike Tour

2 Hours Guided Quad Bike Tour in Bel Ombre Nature Reserve - Key Points Before You Book
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2 Hours Guided Quad Bike Tour in Bel Ombre Nature Reserve

Mauritius: 2 Hours Buggy Ride - Bel Ombre Nature Reserve - What the two-hour route feels like
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Mauritius: 2 Hours Buggy Ride – Bel Ombre Nature Reserve

8.2 Hours Buggy Ride – Bel Ombre Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews

Ride a buggy through Bel Ombre Nature Reserve, pass Frederica waterfall, and cool off in Mauritius on a guided two-hour off-road adventure.

“Loved the 2 Hours Buggy Bel Ombre Nature Reserve trip! Perfect for those who enjoy a bit of an adventure. The guides were fantastic - super friendly and kept everyone safe while having a blast. The buggy ride itself was a ton of fun, bouncing along the nature trails. And of Read more”

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Southern Tales: Full-day incl Crocodile Park & 23 Colored Earth - Trou aux Cerfs, an old volcanic crater above Curepipe
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Southern Tales: Full-day incl Crocodile Park & 23 Colored Earth

9.Southern Tales: Full-day incl Crocodile Park & 23 Colored Earth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $141

Explore Mauritius on a private full-day tour with Grand Bassin, waterfalls, 23 Colored Earth, Gris-Gris, lunch, and La Vanille Nature Park.

“Great, jam-packed day with an excellent guide and very well organised. Manu was excellent, friendly, knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time. The sights were beautiful and it was a great way to see so much in a day. Would definitely do again, thanks Manu!”

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Mauritius: Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve with Boat Ride - Blue Bay gives the day a gentle opening
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Mauritius: Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve with Boat Ride

10.Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 8 hours · from $116

Explore Ile aux Aigrettes, Blue Bay, La Vanille, and Gris Gris on a private Mauritius day tour with boat ride and ranger hike.

“My friend and I had a great time. The guide was very good and we got to know more about the Mauritius wildlife. I was born in Mauritius and now lived abroad and never been to Ile Aux Aigrettes, well worth it😀”

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Exotic South: Journey into the Nature (Full-Day Tour incl Lunch & Ebony Forest) - Grand Bassin brings Mauritius’s Hindu faith into view
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Exotic South: Journey into the Nature (Full-Day Tour incl Lunch & Ebony Forest)

11.Exotic South: Journey into the Nature (Full-Day Tour incl Lunch & Ebony Forest)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · from $147

Explore Mauritius beyond the beaches with waterfalls, Grand Bassin, Chamarel, Ebony Forest, a 4x4 safari, lunch, and private transport.

“Good trip allowing you the opportunity to see lots of cool things, however, the driver and/ or booking company put us on a slightly different trip to what we booked so we missed out on the Rochester falls and gris gris beach locations. Even aftRead more”

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Mauritius: Casela nature parks & flic en flac beach - Private pickup across Mauritius
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Mauritius: Casela nature parks & flic en flac beach

Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel: Endemic Birdwatching Guided Tour - Starting at the museum and release aviaries
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Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel: Endemic Birdwatching Guided Tour

13.Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel: Endemic Birdwatching Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $60

Spot Mauritius’s rare endemic birds on a small-group Ebony Forest tour with binoculars, forest walks, snacks, and dramatic Chamarel views.

“Splendid day. A 6 k walk specially designed for bird watchers. Absolutely stunning with board walks going high up in the canopies. Did see 5 out of seven endemic species and one should never expect to see more than 1 or 2 during a 4 our walk. Knowledgable young guide with lots of stuff to share. I also thought the little resting points cool.”

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Ticket to the largest Oceanarium of the Mascarene Islands - The main aquarium and the sense of scale
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Ticket to the largest Oceanarium of the Mascarene Islands

Discovering the North of Mauritius: Full-day incl Botanical garden & lunch - Cap Malheureux and the red-roofed church
Full-Day, Lunch Experiences, Nature Reserves & Wildlife Parks, North Mauritius Tours, Tour Reviews, Trou d'Eau Douce Tours

Discovering the North of Mauritius: Full-day incl Botanical garden & lunch

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Where to start on the island

Pick a jetty, a plateau road or a market morning.